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The  increasing  demand  for  high-quality  work  in 
STANDARD  BRONZE,  combining  structural  use 
with  decorative  effect,  has  prompted  us  to  issue  this 
collection  of  a few  examples  which  have  lately  come  from 
our  foundry  and  shops. 

The  reputation  of  The  HENRY-BONNARD  BRONZE 
COMPANY  for  master-craftsmanship  in  the  department  of 
Artistic  Statuary,  both  massive  and  small  bronzes,  has  been 
too  well  attested  by  the  appreciation  of  leading  Sculptors, 
Decorators,  and  Architects,  during  its  career  of  over  a third 
of  a century,  to  need  any  emphasis  at  this  time  and  place. 
The  list  of  work,  comprising  a score  of  Equestrian  Groups, 
a century  or  two  of  portrait  and  ideal  figures,  life-size  and 
upward,  and  Busts,  Medallions,  Memorial  Tablets,  Statu- 
ettes, Wreaths  and  other  pure  Decorations,  literally  “too 
numerous  to  mention,”  speaks  for  itself,  from  the  artistic 
standpoint.  We  merely  mention  the  names  of  such  artists 
as  Adams,  Bartlett,  Barnard,  Bitter,  Couper,  Donoghue, 


French,  Lopez,  Martiny,  MacMonnies,  Proctor,  Rhind,  St. 
Gaudens,  Ward,  Warner  — to  cite  only  a few  at  random  — 
whose  originals  we  have  reproduced. 

Distinct  from  such  work,  as  a class,  though  often 
merging  into  it  to  a greater  or  less  extent,  are  the  more 
strictly  utilitarian  forms  of  bronze  work,  which  originate  with 
the  architect,  and  thus  interest  him  directly  — Gates,  Grilles, 
Doors  with  their  framework.  Cresting,  Finials,  Roof  and 
Window  details,  Lamps,  Standards,  Pendants,  Brackets, 
Chandeliers,  Signs  and  Separate  Letters,  Counter-screens, 
Office  Partitions  and  ‘‘Fittings”  generally. 

We  desire  to  urge  our  facilities  and  experience  as  a claim 
for  consideration  when  work  of  this  character  is  under 
deliberation. 

The  filial  spirit  which  dowered  historic  Trinity  Church 
with  that  rich  gift,  the  Astor  Memorial  bronze  portals  for 
the  three  principal  entrances,  was  content  with  nothing  less 
than  the  highest  available  talent  to  conceive  and  complete. 
The  genius  of  the  late  lamented  Richard  Morris  Hunt,  the 
foremost  American  architect  of  his  day,  was  called  upon  to 
plan  the  work,  and  he  entrusted  us  with  its  execution,  from 
the  models  of  Messrs.  Bitter,  Niehaus  and  Rhind.  The 
castings  required  the  use  of  over  eight  tons  of  the  finest 
bronze.  On  completion  of  the  east  portal,  we  received  the 
following  commendatory  letter  from  Mr.  Hunt,  the  original 
of  which  may  be  examined  at  our  office : 


Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive 
in  2017  with  funding  from 
Columbia  University  Libraries 


https://archive.org/details/recentexamplesofOOhenr 


New  York,  July  ii,  1894. 


THE  HENRY-BONNARD  BRONZE  CO. 

New  York  City. 

Gentlemen  : On  my  return  to  the  city,  I found  awaiting  me  your  letter 
of  the  3d  inst.,  and  the  photographic  prints  of  the  main  doors  to  Trinity  Church. 
They  are  beautiful,  as  are  the  doors  themselves,  to  my  mind. 

Mr.  Bitter  may  well  be  proud  of  his  work;  and  undoubtedly  he  feels,  as 
I do,  greatly  indebted  to  you  for  this  most  satisfactory  result.  On  you  depended, 
largely,  the  success  of  the  undertaking.  You  have  acquitted  yourselves  nobly, 
and  I do  not  hesitate  to  state  that  no  one,  in  my  opinion,  either  here  or  abroad, 
could  have  given  greater  satisfaction.  My  only  regret  is  that  the  doors  are  not 
very  much  larger. 

Wishing  you  every  success,  believe  me,  gentlemen. 

Yours  very  truly, 

R.  M.  HUNT. 

Other  Architects  to  whom  we  refer  are  named  in  the 
following  partial  list : 

H.  C.  Anthony,  Geo.  Cary,  Manly  L.  Cutter,  D’Oench  & Simon,  W.  Still- 
man Dutton,  C.  L.  W.  Eidlitz,  H.  Edwards  Ficken,  C.  A.  Fullerton,  Fuller  & 
Wheeler,  R.  W.  Gibson,  Bernard  R.  Green,  •j'Richard  M.  Hunt,  Richard  H. 
Hunt,  Jardine,  Kent  & Jardine,  Lord,  Hewlett  & Hull,  J.  C.  Markham,  John 
McArthur,  Jr.,  McKim,  Mead  & White,  Wm.  Mead,  A.  Peebles,  Renwick, 
Aspinwall  & Russell,  J.  Philip  Rinn,  W.  C.  Smith,  W.  J.  Squire,  Theo.  Stein, 
Stanford  White. 

We  have  always  made  it  a point  to  complete  and  deliver 
all  orders  promptly  at  the  agreed  time,  sparing  neither  effort 
nor  expense  in  emergencies.  The  exceptional  facilities  of 
our  new  plant,  which  is  the  largest  and  most  complete  in 
the  world  devoted  entirely  to  the  highest  grade  of  work  in 
standard  bronze,  enable  us  to  handle  the  heaviest  castings 
with  unexampled  ease.  Our  molding-  and  casting-floor 


and  our  finishing-shop  comprise  more  than  35000  square 
feet,  and  are  fully  equipped  with  electrically-operated  over- 
head cranes  and  the  most  improved  metal-working  machinery. 
Twenty-four  furnaces  are  capable  of  handling  over  12000 
pounds  of  metal  at  a heat. 

Our  pattern  department  comprises  both  plaster-  and 
wood-working  shops,  thus  avoiding  delays  and  facilitating 
repairs  to  models. 

A display  room,  50  feet  in  the  clear,  enables  designers  and 
committees  to  inspect  completed  work  under  the  most  favorable 
conditions.  A personal  visit  of  those  interested  is  solicited. 

The  Henry-Bonnard  Bronze  Company 

General  Office  and  Works 

Washington  Street,  Mount  Vernon,  N.  Y. 

Telephone,  900  Mount  Vernon 

New  York  City  Office  : 5-7  East  Forty-second  Street 


A Bronze  Dormer  Window,  Residence  ot  Senator  William  A.  Clark 
Fifth  Avenue  and  77th  Street,  New  \"ork  City 

(Cast  in  one  piece) 

Lord,  Hewlett  & Hull,  Architects 


Made  by 

I'he  Henry-Bonnard  Bronze  Company 


\ iinderbilt  Memorial  Doors,  St.  Bartholomew’s  C'hurch,  New  ^N)rk;  C'itv 

(Cast  in  one  piece) 

Philip  Martiny,  Sculptor.  McKim,  Mead  (5c  White,  Architects 


Made  by 

d'he  Henry-Bonnard  Bronze  Conipanv 


Side  Doors,  Main  Entrance,  State  ('apitol,  Harrisburg,  I"a  = 
Joseph  M.  Huston,  Architect 

Made  by 

The  Henrs -Bonnard  Bronze  '-  'ompany 


A (lilt  Bronze  Cliiindelier,  State  Capitol,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

(17  feet  10  inches  high,  7 feet  8 inches  diameter  ) 


Joseph  M.  Huston,  Architect 
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The  Henrv-Bonnard  Bronze  Company 


Lamp  Standard,  Main  Entrance,  State  Capitol,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

(Height,  21  feet  7 inches) 

Joseph  M.  Huston,  Architect 
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